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Suggest Treatment For Rashes Which Appears On Face,ears And Neck In Infants
Question: Hello Doctor,
My baby is 1 month old and she is suffering from heat boils/rash which appears on her face,ears,neck,which is red in color and very thick.As the neck area is not much exposed the boils appear thick and since from last 2 days,the boils are getting burst and watery kind of liquid is popped out which is smelly. Can you please suggest what can be done to cure this. Can i apply Vaseline on the heat boils?? and also please suggest that can cetaphil moisturizing lotion can be used?
My baby is 1 month old and she is suffering from heat boils/rash which appears on her face,ears,neck,which is red in color and very thick.As the neck area is not much exposed the boils appear thick and since from last 2 days,the boils are getting burst and watery kind of liquid is popped out which is smelly. Can you please suggest what can be done to cure this. Can i apply Vaseline on the heat boils?? and also please suggest that can cetaphil moisturizing lotion can be used?
Brief Answer:
It seem slike eczema or skin allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hi... I understand your concern. As a matter of fact even my kid had this when young. The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be dry.
For this oil massage and lotions like Oilatum will help.
Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses, they become better starting from 6 months.
Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
It seem slike eczema or skin allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hi... I understand your concern. As a matter of fact even my kid had this when young. The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be dry.
For this oil massage and lotions like Oilatum will help.
Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses, they become better starting from 6 months.
Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Fine doctor, i shall upload the photographs in a while. In between can you please clarify is there any harm using vaseline?
And also can cetaphil moisturizing lotion is advisable to use? As one of my colleague suggested this lotion but wanted to make sure before using it.
Attached are the photos of the hands and neck area doctor, the boils are reduced now but can see that the skin is getting peeled and the affected area looks dry blackish. awaiting for your response.
And also can cetaphil moisturizing lotion is advisable to use? As one of my colleague suggested this lotion but wanted to make sure before using it.
Attached are the photos of the hands and neck area doctor, the boils are reduced now but can see that the skin is getting peeled and the affected area looks dry blackish. awaiting for your response.
Brief Answer:
It is eczema....you can use Cetaphil
Detailed Answer:
Hi....photos download got delayed. I have just seen the images. It is definitely eczema.
You can use either Oilatum or Cetaphil.... Both are equally good and effective.
The baby will outgrow this condition by 6 months. No need to worry.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
It is eczema....you can use Cetaphil
Detailed Answer:
Hi....photos download got delayed. I have just seen the images. It is definitely eczema.
You can use either Oilatum or Cetaphil.... Both are equally good and effective.
The baby will outgrow this condition by 6 months. No need to worry.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for the suggestion doctor. Just wanted to know whether it is harmful to use vaseline,heard from many of them that it clogs the pores and not advisable to use it. your feedback will help me to decided whether i can continue with the same pediatrician.
Brief Answer:
I do not suggest using Vaseline
Detailed Answer:
Hi... I do not suggest using Vaseline.
Rather than Vaseline it is better to use either Cetaphil or Oilatum.
I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link. In this way even in health care magic you can follow up always with a single doctor who knows the history of your kid completely.
Please find the link below -
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
I do not suggest using Vaseline
Detailed Answer:
Hi... I do not suggest using Vaseline.
Rather than Vaseline it is better to use either Cetaphil or Oilatum.
I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link. In this way even in health care magic you can follow up always with a single doctor who knows the history of your kid completely.
Please find the link below -
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
sure doctor. Thanks for your suggestion.It was very helpful.
Brief Answer:
Happy that you are happy with my suggestions
Detailed Answer:
Hi... I am glad that my suggestions have helped you.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Happy that you are happy with my suggestions
Detailed Answer:
Hi... I am glad that my suggestions have helped you.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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